Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta once again reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the quality of education, human resource development, and national civilization through the inauguration of four new professors held at the UNY Auditorium. The inauguration ceremony marked an important milestone in reinforcing academic excellence and the university’s contribution to advancing science, education, and social development.

In commemoration of its 62nd Anniversary (Dies Natalis), Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta successfully organized a blood donation drive involving members of the academic community and the general public. The activity was held as part of a series of anniversary celebrations while also reflecting UNY’s commitment to fostering social awareness and humanitarian values.

The 12th Rector of UNY Cup Tennis Tournament once again became a platform for strengthening camaraderie among tennis enthusiasts, particularly in Kulon Progo Regency. The event was held in a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere, bringing together participants from various backgrounds and regions in the spirit of sportsmanship and togetherness. The tournament served not only as a competitive sports event but also as a means of fostering relationships among tennis communities.

In celebration of its 62nd Anniversary (Dies Natalis), Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta organized a 4.4-kilometer Fun and Healthy Walk involving thousands of participants from the university community and the wider public. The event took place in a festive atmosphere and served as one of the highlights of the anniversary celebrations while promoting a healthy lifestyle and strengthening solidarity among members of the academic community.

Students from the Applied Bachelor Program in Culinary Arts (D4 Tata Boga) at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta have once again demonstrated their creativity and innovation by developing a culinary product called MIKROT (Mi Krokot), an innovative noodle made from purslane leaves (krokot) with high nutritional value. This product was developed as an effort to create healthier food alternatives while optimizing the utilization of local food ingredients that are often overlooked.

The Student Association of Sports Science (HIMA IKOR) of the Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) once again demonstrated its concern for the community through a community service program titled “IKOR Mengabdi” (IKOR Serves), recently held. The activity took place at the Budi Luhur Social Service Center for the Elderly (BPSTW) in Bantul, targeting senior citizens as the main beneficiaries.

The Gunungkidul Campus of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) became the venue for Leafestiva 2026 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This annual culinary festival carried the theme “One Leaf, A Million Flavors, Leafestiva Full of Creativity.” The event featured a series of activities ranging from group exercise sessions, seminars, and decorating tiwul tumpeng to exhibitions of food and beverage products.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) collaborated with the Umbulharjo Subdistrict Administration and the Umbulharjo Waste Bank Forum to organize an Eco Enzyme Soap-Making Training at the Umbulharjo Subdistrict Office. This activity represents one of UNY’s contributions to addressing organic waste issues in Yogyakarta through public education and community empowerment.

The creativity of students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) participating in the Off-Campus Learning Program (PLK) has once again been demonstrated through a simple yet impactful innovation. A PLK team in Menden Village, Kebonarum District, Klaten Regency successfully transformed shallot peel waste into environmentally friendly liquid organic fertilizer (POC) with practical value for the local community.

UNY held a solemn ceremony to commemorate National Education Day (Hardiknas) 2026 on campus on Friday (May 2). The ceremony served as a moment of reflection as well as a reaffirmation of the academic community’s commitment to realizing inclusive and impactful education for society.